Name: Autumn Philosophy: Byung-Chul Han on the Palliative Society
Start: 2025-08-21T18:00:00+03:00
End: 2025-08-21T20:00:00+03:00
Location: Espresso House Kaivopiha

What if our greatest danger isn’t suffering — but comfort?

Philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues that we now live in a _palliative society_: pain is treated as a malfunction, sadness as a disease, and every wound is quickly patched over with a pill, an app, or a distraction. Our culture soothes itself into comfort — but in silencing pain, do we also silence truth, love, and transformation?

Join us for a discussion on Han’s critique of modern life, where we’ll ask:

* What do we lose when suffering disappears?
* Is the pursuit of comfort making us shallow?
* Can we reclaim discomfort without glorifying suffering?

👥 No philosophy degree required — just curiosity and a willingness to think (and maybe feel) a little deeper.

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